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Tina D · Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2009 3:48 pm Post subject: Waitrose "Community Matters" fund

What about trying to get on the Waitrose "Community Matters" scheme?? I don't know if there is a Waitrose branch near you lot (not hailing from West London myself Smile

). They pick three good causes each month and when people buy stuff they get a green token that they can use to "vote" for their favourite cause. The branch splits £1000 per month between the causes and the more "votes" you get, the more money you get.

You can "noninate" a local good cause by filling in one of their leaflets and handing it in. I have picked up a few leaflets which i can send when i send the donated dog coats if you want???

Sharonr - Admin · Site Admin Joined: 05 Feb 2008 Posts: 2609

It look's like a good opportunity ... found a little info:

http://www.johnlewispartnership.c...6154da7dd91&NavigationId=1235

Well done Tina!
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Katie · User Joined: 11 Dec 2007 Posts: 283

Its a good little thing that - I like chosing where to plop my token when if Im in there.

Even if we dont win (there are some well known orgs often to choose from) it would be great for getting the RR name out there with the Waitrose buying lot.

xxlynne · Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 10:11 pm Post subject:

Please this a wonderful project to help us can YOU target your local store?
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belles mum · User Joined: 26 Jun 2008 Posts: 139

I put one in for Berkhamsted a while ago, but no joy yet...can someone who had one of the accepted applications let us know what info they put on the form for why RR should be chosen so we know what to write to be sucessful Very Happy

Sharonr - Admin · Site Admin Joined: 05 Feb 2008 Posts: 2609

KateW was successful with the Bloomsbury store - we are down for January I believe. Kate, what did you put on your application please?
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katew · User Joined: 14 Feb 2009 Posts: 64

hiya

I had some text from Sam B which i can root out tonight as its on my laptop, unless Sam has it to hand> I also added a bit about how RRs dedication and support saved these dogs from being pts and gave them the opportunity and space to blossom and show what good pets they can be given the chance.

Planning to buy a sandwich there every day in January! Also as its central we might be able to convince supporters to do a short detour from Oxford Street sales (nice cafes and resturants in the Brunswick Centre) and drop into waitrose.

Tina D - great idea to pass my your spare green tokens shall I PM you my addresss.

katew · User Joined: 14 Feb 2009 Posts: 64

here's the text for the form

Rescue Remedies Dog Rescue
This is a small, Internet based local group, that rehomes dogs in London and the Counties.
The organisation receives no grants, and all administration is voluntary.
The organisers and foster carers take rescue dogs into their homes at their own cost and then tremendous effort is put into rehoming them.
All prospective adopters are screened and contact is maintained - the only payment involved is to cover the necessary medical bills, injections and the neutering/spaying of the dogs.
Any money donated will be well spent and go towards helping many dogs in distress.

Contact details can be found at www.rescueremedies.co.uk